DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Tech Tips
Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.
Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.
Remove the radiator cap. Then drain the coolant from the radiator.
Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug. Then drain the coolant from the engine.
| *1 | Radiator Reservoir Cap | *3 | Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug |
| *2 | Radiator Reservoir | *4 | Radiator Drain Cock Plug |
Tighten the radiator drain cock plug by hand.
Tighten the cylinder block drain cock plug.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 nuts and engine cover.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector and wire harness.
Disconnect the purge VSV.
Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose from the cylinder head cover.
Disconnect the No. 2 fuel vapor feed hose from the air cleaner hose.
Squeeze the tabs of the No. 1 air cleaner hose clamp, and then disconnect the No. 1 air cleaner hose from the throttle body.
Unfasten the 3 hook clamps, and then remove the air cleaner cap and hose.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE
Disconnect the engine wire.
Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case.
REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Disconnect the sensor connector.
Using SST, remove the sensor and gasket.